Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: neiljoust on August 25, 2020, 07:49:59 am
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Good morning all ,
I have arthritis so my body aches all of the time especially using heavy wfp.
I have been looking at the nano 18ft which is 790 g or the phantom 18ft which 980 g . Do you think 200g would make a big difference
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We changed over to extreme poles a while ago and yes a couple of hundred grams does make a difference especially combined with the extra rigidity of the extreme. Noticed the weight difference immediately but it took a while for the aches and pains to reduce.
Get electric reels if you don't have them already.
Removing all non essential lifting etc during the working day is a must.
Take breaks and don't do ball ache jobs all helps as well. 👍
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I’d say if you only clean bungalows you won’t notice much of a difference. However, when working with it fully extended you’ll notice a significant difference.
I use Xtreme brushes and poles and can tell the difference between a wet brush and a dry one. Not that I work with a dry brush you understand ;D
I used to suffer RSI in my wrists a lot till I switched to this range of pole anjd brush. Now it’s a rare occurrence
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I changed over to an 18ft Extreme pole about 4 years ago due to a shoulder problem, it has been my everyday pole since,
its been an absolute life changer, i occasionally use an SLX25ft for the higher windows, that feels so dam heavy now.
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xtreme poles all the way......they dont last as long as other heavier poles if used as everyday poles,they need more tlc too(flushing out regularly and spraying with PTFE spray).....expect to replace a section or 2 after 12-18 months.....normally they are well worn after 2 or 3 years and need replacing but still worth it for the easier working days...... :)
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Thank you guys thinking about the nano pole due to I get one today , xline is only 40 min from me I do have a electric reel and that’s made a huge difference.
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Brought the nano pole , first impression is a fantastic pole , so first full day today with it .
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Brought the nano pole , first impression is a fantastic pole , so first full day today with it .
Bought or brought?
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I changed over to an 18ft Extreme pole about 4 years ago due to a shoulder problem, it has been my everyday pole since,
its been an absolute life changer, i occasionally use an SLX25ft for the higher windows, that feels so dam heavy now.
Are you still using it every day Larry?how do you make an everyday xtreme pole last 4 years?
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I don’t ever put the base of my pole on the ground if I’m working and I need to put it down I rest on top of a hedge or similar and when I go back to the van to reel in I put it on the roof of the van,this drastically reduces grit and dirt within the pole.
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I don’t ever put the base of my pole on the ground if I’m working and I need to put it down I rest on top of a hedge or similar and when I go back to the van to reel in I put it on the roof of the van,this drastically reduces grit and dirt within the pole.
Having a tubless set up and not disconnecting and using a cloth when reeling in reduces lots of wear and tear by eliminating all dirt and grit.
Personally I only use extreme poles due to arthritis they are a godsend for my circumstances 👍
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If you go on YouTube and watch the first video of squeaky clean Dave and Tradman he talks about how much of a difference the Ova pole has made a difference to these aches and pains due to its shape.
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I changed over to an 18ft Extreme pole about 4 years ago due to a shoulder problem, it has been my everyday pole since,
its been an absolute life changer, i occasionally use an SLX25ft for the higher windows, that feels so dam heavy now.
Are you still using it every day Larry?how do you make an everyday xtreme pole last 4 years?
Hi Dazmond, when i first got the Extreme pole, i had it only weeks, i was cleaning a first floor window, my mobile started
ringing, i left the pole leaning on the window sill to take the call, a gust of wind blew it on to the ground and snapped
the top section,( Big Big learning curve) i think it was nearly a 100 quid with postage to replace the section, i don't know how the
hell its lasted 4 years, but I'm very very careful with it, i never leave it leaning against a building, or try closing windows
with it, after every job i finish, i quickly wipe the pole & pole hose with a damp microfibre cloth to get any crap or grit off before
driving to the next job, how long do your extreme poles last Daz ?
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I changed over to an 18ft Extreme pole about 4 years ago due to a shoulder problem, it has been my everyday pole since,
its been an absolute life changer, i occasionally use an SLX25ft for the higher windows, that feels so dam heavy now.
Are you still using it every day Larry?how do you make an everyday xtreme pole last 4 years?
Hi Dazmond, when i first got the Extreme pole, i had it only weeks, i was cleaning a first floor window, my mobile started
ringing, i left the pole leaning on the window sill to take the call, a gust of wind blew it on to the ground and snapped
the top section,( Big Big learning curve) i think it was nearly a 100 quid with postage to replace the section, i don't know how the
hell its lasted 4 years, but I'm very very careful with it, i never leave it leaning against a building, or try closing windows
with it, after every job i finish, i quickly wipe the pole & pole hose with a damp microfibre cloth to get any crap or grit off before
driving to the next job, how long do your extreme poles last Daz ?
He only works 1 day a week really ;D :)
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I don’t ever put the base of my pole on the ground if I’m working and I need to put it down I rest on top of a hedge or similar and when I go back to the van to reel in I put it on the roof of the van,this drastically reduces grit and dirt within the pole.
I kick mine, throw it, drop it.
That's the beauty of an slx though, you can treat them like dog 💩.
I had an extreme 25, knackered after a year, section snapped after 7 months.
That's said I'll probably get another at some point they are great poles.
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What are the Ova poles like weight wise I have fancied trying one for the shape.
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I might get an 18ft to see what they are like.
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I don’t ever put the base of my pole on the ground if I’m working and I need to put it down I rest on top of a hedge or similar and when I go back to the van to reel in I put it on the roof of the van,this drastically reduces grit and dirt within the pole.
I kick mine, throw it, drop it.
That's the beauty of an slx though, you can treat them like dog 💩.
I had an extreme 25, knackered after a year, section snapped after 7 months.
That's said I'll probably get another at some point they are great poles.
SLX all the way...
Extremes longevity is diabolical, I was snapping sections left right and centre when i had one.
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Never had a problem with extremes.
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What are the Ova poles like weight wise I have fancied trying one for the shape.
Very heavy compared to slx or extream , I dont have one but have used a friends it’s not for me .
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I won’t bother then I won’t take shape over the weight not with poles anyway 🤣.
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Never had a problem with extremes.
Maybe they are a bit more robust these days ???I had one when they first came out, I may try another...
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I changed over to an 18ft Extreme pole about 4 years ago due to a shoulder problem, it has been my everyday pole since,
its been an absolute life changer, i occasionally use an SLX25ft for the higher windows, that feels so dam heavy now.
Are you still using it every day Larry?how do you make an everyday xtreme pole last 4 years?
Hi Dazmond, when i first got the Extreme pole, i had it only weeks, i was cleaning a first floor window, my mobile started
ringing, i left the pole leaning on the window sill to take the call, a gust of wind blew it on to the ground and snapped
the top section,( Big Big learning curve) i think it was nearly a 100 quid with postage to replace the section, i don't know how the
hell its lasted 4 years, but I'm very very careful with it, i never leave it leaning against a building, or try closing windows
with it, after every job i finish, i quickly wipe the pole & pole hose with a damp microfibre cloth to get any crap or grit off before
driving to the next job, how long do your extreme poles last Daz ?
this current one is nearly 12 months old(xtreme 25)and section 2 has splintered a bit in the middle,not too bad but i have to be careful i dont clamp on that bit...ive ordered a replacement section for when it gives up the ghost...im hoping to get 2 years out of this one....i have looked after it a bit more....(flushing out and spraying with PTFE spray regularly)...i always wipe the pole hose as a matter of course.....
i have lots of awkward windows on some parts of my round so the pole gets used and abused ...... fully extended most days.......
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Never had a problem with extremes.
Maybe they are a bit more robust these days ???I had one when they first came out, I may try another...
Yeah they were years ago nowadays they are stronger never had a problem in years using them day in day out,I wouldn’t use a pole that was heavier than that.
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Never had a problem with extremes.
Maybe they are a bit more robust these days ???I had one when they first came out, I may try another...
Yeah they were years ago nowadays they are stronger never had a problem in years using them day in day out,I wouldn’t use a pole that was heavier than that.
how long does your main xtreme pole last before buying another?or do you just keep buying replacement sections?....(triggers broom!) ;D
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On the van I have a 3 extremes 35-25-22ft the 35 comes out every now and again for high dormers or Velux windows,the 25 is a spare tbh honest never hardly gets used I’ve had a couple of 22s this is the second used it every day for at least 2 years never had to replace a section on all 3 that I carry.
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First full day with nano 18ft , it’s made a huge difference it feels strong but really lightweight and xlines new brushes are the best I have used .
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I use supermax, extreme and ova8 poles and I much prefer the ergonomic shape of the ova8 along with the rigidity of them out of the three. Still favour the extreme brushes for height.
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Does the ova pole feel a lot heavier even with an extreme brush.
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Ova8 45ft pole is slightly heavier than an extreme of the same length but because it has a smaller overall diameter which is more tailored in shape to the hand, it is easier and more comfortable to hold for long periods of time working at height which is the main reason I decided to try one out in the first place. Holding the equivalent size pole in a round diameter base section is not as easier to grip strongly if it's reasonably windy.
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Extreme pole all the way, I use 18ft extreme and 30ft extreme, day in an out for years now, I changed to the due to injuries and they changed my life for the better I nearly packed it all in things were that bad but changing to Extreme kept me working.